HR651: HR651 Olukuewu, Lola; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Lola Olukuewu, described as a serial entrepreneur and real estate investor with over two decades of experience in real estate design, construction, business administration, corporate events, and management. The resolution states she leads five businesses across Africa, three of which she launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that she mentors young professionals and startup founders. The House resolves to commend her for her career and wish her continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her.

• Formally recognizes and commends Lola Olukuewu on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives for her business career.
• States findings praising her work as an entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for renewable energy.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Olukuewu.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor only.

The resolution directly names and honors Lola Olukuewu. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians, businesses, or agencies.

This resolution has no practical legal effect; it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its significance is symbolic, serving as an official public statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses lay out the House's stated reasons for the honor, including Olukuewu's business record and mentorship work.
• The first resolving clause formally commends Olukuewu and wishes her continued health and happiness.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.

1. 2025-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)Primary sponsor
• Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
• Viola Davis (D, HD-087)

• ceremonial resolution
• entrepreneurship
• Georgia House of Representatives